ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

- Coordinates the graduate programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry (50% commitment);
- Coordinates the undergraduate and graduate programs in Bioinformatics (50% commitment)
- Assists the Graduate Program Director with monitoring the progress of M.S. and Ph. D. graduate students;
- Assists the Graduate Student Recruitment Committee with the recruitment of new applicants to the graduate programs;
- Processes stipends for support of new and continuing graduate students;
- In consultation with the Chairperson/Program Director, monitors the Laboratory Fee budget account;
- In consultation with the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry Chairperson, conducts assignments of teaching assistants to laboratory sections;
- Assists the Program Director of the Bioinformatics program with monitoring the progress of Bioinformatics B.S. and M.S. majors toward graduation;
- Assist with registration of graduate and undergraduate students, and performs other duties as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent and one to three years of relevant experience; some positions may require additional experience.

- Ability to communicate to all levels of administration.
- Good organizational skills and punctuality.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to tactfully interact with individuals at various levels throughout the university.
- Positive attitude and the ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment.

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Intermediate MS Word processing, MS Excel or Spreadsheets, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, and MS Access or Database Software. Adept user of Internet, e-mail and other office automation systems. Familiarity with higher-education databases preferred.

Loyola all faculty, staff, and students to be COVID-19 along with receiving the COVID-19 Booster vaccine when eligible. An for a qualified medical or religious reason may be submitted for review/approval.